siding-clad townhouse at end of block at New Town at St. Charles near St. Louis, Missouri

Most townhouses in a block should be clad in brick or stucco on masonry for fire resistance but some can be siding, especially on the end. Depending on your market, cladding cost savings can pay for things like windows in the end walls to make that block face interesting.

These townhouses are at New Town at St. Charles, near St. Louis, Missouri.